Postcode insights

BB3 0PW

Cross Street

Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

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Detailed insights for BB3 0PW

Overview

Postcode BB3 0PW is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn South & Lower Darwen ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Ewood & Fernhurst area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ewood & Fernhurst is £53,567 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Ewood & Fernhurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ewood & Fernhurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ewood & Fernhurst is £53,567 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BB3 0PW.

Flood risk

Low

Ewood & Fernhurst near BB3 0PW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
1,183.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
50.5(+181%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.2(-6%)
Other theft
13.01(+97%)
Shoplifting
7.65(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
96.83%
Other White
3
1.36%
Irish
2
0.9%
Pakistani
1
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.45%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
29.89%
No qualifications
34
18.48%
Level 3 (A level)
31
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
14.13%
Apprenticeship
17
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
37.5%
Owns outright
41
34.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
24.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £272K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£277,500£241
Semi-Detached29£177,000£246
Terraced24£135,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174,250£123,750£69,000
2017£180,000£122,500£84,000
2018£194,975£139,475£92,500
2019£195,000£135,000£85,000
2020£197,500£137,500£93,500
2021£225,000£145,000£105,000
2022£245,000£175,000£110,000
2023£239,250£167,000£115,000
2024£255,000£175,500£106,500
2025£277,500£175,000£135,000
2026£293,000£216,248£145,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£156£89
2017£162£169£108
2018£177£180£104
2019£178£171£110
2020£188£180£100
2021£199£195£124
2022£221£210£122
2023£225£204£141
2024£228£213£139
2025£242£239£165
2026£241£240£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn South & Lower Darwen in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 20254, Cross Street, Darwen, BB3 0PWTerracedLeasehold£98,000
20 Aug 20255, Branch Road, Darwen, BB3 0PQOtherLeasehold£90,000
20 Aug 20255, Branch Road, Darwen, BB3 0PQOtherFreehold£90,000
20 Aug 20255, Branch Road, Darwen, BB3 0PQOtherLeasehold£90,000
30 Jun 202535, Branch Road, Darwen, BB3 0PQTerracedLeasehold£128,000

Schools

In the BB3 0PW postcode area, located within Ewood & Fernhurst, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB3 0PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLower Darwen Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryDarwen Vale High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 0PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB3 0PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalBlackburn Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0ALWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).

Band A£1,558
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,077
Band D£2,337
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,376
Band G£3,895
Band H£4,674

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB3 0PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Matchett

Blackburn South & Lower Darwen - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy MacNae

Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyRossendale and DarwenE14001450
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ewood & FernhurstE02002627
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 013DE01012599
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB3 0PW

Is BB3 0PW (Ewood & Fernhurst) safe?

The area around BB3 0PW records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB3 0PW?

The median sale price around BB3 0PW in Ewood & Fernhurst is £200,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB3 0PW?

There are 13 schools close to BB3 0PW, including Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Good), Lower Darwen Primary School (Good) and Darwen Vale High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB3 0PW?

BB3 0PW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,930 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB3 0PW (Ewood & Fernhurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB3 0PW is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Matchett (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.